Franco Valentino
Wantagh,NY
Summary
Motivated Sport Management student with a Communication Studies minor, hands-on experience in media outreach, and a strong foundation in customer service. Seeking opportunities to apply my skills in marketing, branding, and digital media to help sports organizations grow their audience and engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Hose Saftey Technician
Water Ways Inc.
Long Island, NY
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct hose testing and inspections to ensure fire safety compliance.
- Log safety test results and report defects to supervisors.
- Work collaboratively to meet team deadlines in a physically demanding, safety-driven role.
Waiter's Assistant, Bartender
Fogo de Chão,
Huntington, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered outstanding guest service in a fast-paced environment.
- Upsold premium food and drink items, increasing average check totals.
- Provided food and wine pairing recommendations and managed multiple tables efficiently.
Wait Staff Member and Barback
Irish Poet Restaurant & Bar
Wantagh, NY
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Greeted guests, handled food and drink orders, resolved guest concerns.
- Managed inventory, bar prep, and restocking.
- Trained and onboarded new hires to company standards.
Maintenance Crew Member
Long Island Health & Racquet Club
Wantagh, NY
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed routine facility maintenance and safety checks.
- Maintained logs and reports for each shift.
- Ensured a clean and safe environment for club members.
Education
B.S. - Sport Management
Suny Cortland
05-2027
Skills
- Time Management
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign)
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Time Management
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign)
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Projects
Website Design Project
- Designed and developed a fully functional website using Macromedia Dreamweaver.
- Applied HTML/CSS to structure layout and organize content based on course guidelines.
Hometown Media Project
- Collected and organized data on SUNY Cortland student-athletes and their hometowns.
- Successfully pitched feature stories to local newspapers; several were published, increasing athlete recognition and media reach.
Community Service
- John Theissen Children’s Foundation, 2020 - 2023
- Shriners Hospital for Children, 2023 - Present
- Long Island Special Olympics, 2020 - 2022
Marketing & Media Highlights
- Pitched and placed stories in hometown media outlets, expanding brand awareness for SUNY Cortland Athletics.
- Designed and launched a multi-page website using Dreamweaver, applying user-focused web design principles.
- Created visual and written content using Adobe and Canva tools for class projects and student initiatives.
- Strong understanding of social media engagement and trends across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and Threads.
Timeline
Fire Hose Saftey Technician
Water Ways Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Waiter's Assistant, Bartender
Fogo de Chão,
06.2024 - 08.2024
Wait Staff Member and Barback
Irish Poet Restaurant & Bar
01.2022 - 06.2024
Maintenance Crew Member
Long Island Health & Racquet Club
01.2020 - 01.2023
B.S. - Sport Management
Suny Cortland
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